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How to Install Black Horse Off Road Pocket Style Fender Flares - Matte Black (07-13 Silverado 1500) on your Chevy Silverado
Tools Required
- 1/2" Wrench
- 7mm Socket
- 3/8" Ratchet
- #2 Phillips Driver
- Grease Pencil
- Awl (optional)
Shop Parts in this Guide
FEATURE
High quality injection molding fender flares Made from light weight impact resistance Polypropylene, non-cracking, non-warping, 100% UV-resistant.
Factory holes - some models may require drilling Injection molded smooth(Not Textured) matt black finish for paintable
Professional installation is always recommended
Step 1 Before Installation
A.Fit: Fit of the flare to vehicle should be confirmed. Som-e fling, sanding, or cutting may be adopted for proper fit if necessary.
B.Painting: (optional) if paint is desired it must be done pr-ior of installing flares on vehicle. Clean outer surface with a good grade degreaser.
C.Metal protection: Rust resistance paint of all exposed f-asteners and bare metal should be done BEFOR installin-g flares. Undercoating the inner fender wells should be d-one AFTER flare attachments have been completed.
D.Flares may interfere with existing decals on vehicle. If you wish. Remove decals prior to installation of flares.
Included in Hardware Kit:
STEP 2 - EDGE TRIM INSTALLATION
A) Peel two to three inches of red vinyl backing away from Edge Trim (GPI-0008) tape. Applying the adhesive side of the edge trim to the inner side of the flare, affix the edge trim to the top edge of the flare (the portion that comes in contact with the vehicle).
B) Press edge trim into place along the top edge of the flare in one-foot increments, pulling red vinyl backing free as you continue to work your way around the top edge of the flare.
Pocket Hardware Installation Procedures:
Put a Washer (WA1-0012) on each Bolt (SW1-0059).
Put each Bolt /Washer combination through a pocket hole in the flare, Bolt head and Washer on the outside.
Place a Nut (NU1-0019) over the end of each Bolt and tighten, using a 1/2" wrench for the Nut and the supplied Torx Bit (SW1-0052) for the Bolt. Repeat for remaining pockets.
Front Flare Installation Procedures (Driver's Side):
Using a 7mm socket, remove four factory screws from wheel well and save for reinstallation.
Position flare on fender and reinstall the four factory screws removed in Step 4.
Verity fit and tighten all screws.
Rear Flare Installation Procedures (Driver's Side):
Holding flare in position on fender, use a grease pencil to mark the five clip locations.
Five clip locations.
Center a supplied Tab (MT1-0002) over the marks made in step 7, aligning edge of tab with inside edge of fender lip (tab may extend over outside of fender).
Slide a supplied Clip (CL1-0022) over top two factory holes. Clips may need to be adjusted to align with holes in flare. Note: Some vehicles with inner splash sheild will need to remove factory fasteners in indicated locations before installing the clips.
Slide a supplied Clip (CL1-0005) over lower five tabs. Clips may need to be adjusted to align with holes in flare.
Reposition flare on fender. Start a supplied Screw (SW1-0058) through upper two hole locations and through each Clip (CL1-0022) installed in step 10. If needed, use awl to locate holes.
Start a supplied Screw (SW1-0050) through each of the remaining holes and into each Clip (CL1-0005) installed in step 11. If needed, use awl to locate holes.
Fully tighten all screws starting with the newly installed Screws (SW1-0058) in upper two hole locations while pressing in on flare to ensure it is snug against sheet metal.
Rear Flare Installation Procedures (Passenger's Side):
Holding flare in position on fender, use a grease pencil to mark the four clip locations.
Four clip locations.
Center a supplied Tab (MT1-0002) over the marks made in step 15, aligning edge of tab with inside edge of fender lip (tab may extend over outside of fender).
Slide a supplied Clip (CL1-0022) over top two factory holes. Clips may need to be adjusted to align with holes in flare. Note: Some vehicles with inner splash sheild will need to remove factory fasteners in indicated locations before installing the clips.
Slide a supplied Clip (CL1-0005) over lower four tabs. Clips may need to be adjusted to align with holes in flare.
Reposition flare on fender. Start a supplied Screw (SW1-0058) through upper two hole locations and through each Clip (CL1-0022) installed in step 17. If needed, use awl to locate holes.
Start a supplied Screw (SW1-0050) through each o the remaining holes and into each Clip (CL1-0005) installed in step 18. If needed, use awl to locate holes.
Fully tighten all screws starting with the newly installed Screws (SW1-0058) in upper two hole locations while pressing in on flare to ensure it is snug against sheet metal.
Edge Trim Tool Procedures:
Using supplied Edge Trim Tool (ET1-0002), seat edge trim against vehicle by hooking curved end under edge trim at one end of flare. Next, slide around outer edge of flare to the other end.
Using flat end of supplied Edge Trim Tool (ET1-0002), seat edge trim against flare by inserting straight end between edge trim and flare at one end. Next, slide around entire edge to the other end.
